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Fed's Jefferson (voter) says firms are waiting on policy and geopolitical outcomes before making new hiring plans; labour market is "less dynamic" than it was

Fed's Jefferson's remarks indicate a more cautious approach from firms regarding hiring, linked to uncertainty in both policy directions and geopolitical events.

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  • On labour supply, immigration policy has slowed overall growth in the workforce.
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This suggests a potential cooling in the labour market which could influence the Fed's decision-making as they assess the overall economic landscape and implications for monetary policy going forward.

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